A 41-year-old man has been charged following a dramatic stand-off with police in Perth's north-eastern suburbs, where he allegedly threatened officers with weapons. Read the full details of the incident.
Victoria remains on high alert with 24 fires still burning. Authorities warn the threat is far from over, with extreme heat expected to return. Stay informed and follow emergency advice.
An emergency-level bushfire is burning uncontrolled near Kanmantoo, South Australia. Residents are urged to leave immediately. Get the latest updates and safety advice here.
ACT Rural Fire Service Chief Rohan Scott urges Canberrans to update fire plans ahead of a severe heatwave, drawing on lessons from the devastating 2003 bushfires.
Outback Queensland towns are submerged and isolated by major flooding, with thousands of livestock at risk. Residents now brace for a potential cyclone forming off the coast. Download the 7NEWS app for live updates.
Declassified 2005 cabinet papers expose Australia's secret terror response plan after the London attacks, with themes still relevant today. Read the full story.
A dangerous bushfire is threatening towns southeast of Perth. Residents in Bannister, Ranford, and Boddington are urged to flee immediately. An evacuation centre is open in Williams.
Security expert Clive Williams argues the Bondi Archer Park massacre reveals a structural gap in handling sociologically motivated violence, not an ASIO failure. Discover the real solutions.
A 33-year-old woman allegedly threatened a ride-share driver with a knife, forcing a trip to a ferry for Coochiemudlo Island. Police later arrested her on the island. No one was injured.
The Bondi massacre, Australia's worst terror attack in generations, reveals a catastrophic security failure. Demanding accountability from political leaders is essential to prevent future tragedies. Read the full analysis.
An Adelaide mother of six who stormed a classroom and threatened to slit a student's throat over bullying allegations has been given a good behaviour bond. The magistrate condemned her 'bullying' behaviour.
Queensland Police are investigating a non-specific threat made against Westfield North Lakes, urging caution. The alert follows the recent Bondi Beach terror attack. Read the latest updates.
A 12-year-old boy was allegedly threatened with a knife by a teenage e-bike rider in an Eglinton park. WA Police are investigating the shocking incident.
A man was pushed to the ground and threatened with a knife during a brazen daylight robbery at his Unanderra home. Police have released CCTV images of two men who may assist their investigation.
An emergency warning is in place for West River in WA's Ravensthorpe Shire as a dangerous bushfire burns out of control. Residents told to leave immediately. Latest updates.
A Canberra man threw a large homemade axe while fleeing police, leading to a rooftop standoff. He faces multiple weapon charges after officers found additional weapons.
Conservationists install protective fencing on Mount Lewis to save Australia's critically endangered armoured mistfrogs from feral pigs. The urgent intervention aims to prevent extinction.
Matthew Kelly sentenced to over 6 years for Newcastle carjackings. Read about the axe-wielding robber who claimed to be a 'good guy' needing money.
Australian Federal Police Association warns 5% budget cuts would hollow out critical roles in cybercrime and counter-terrorism, creating immediate security risks.
Vibrant gazania flowers are creating a colourful spectacle in Jindabyne, but experts warn this invasive weed poses a catastrophic threat to native ecosystems and agriculture, costing farmers billions.
Two men face serious charges after allegedly using an axe to smash their way into Cash Converters Geelong West and steal cash in a dramatic overnight robbery captured on CCTV.
Cairns students and staff were safely evacuated after police responded to an unverified threat at Redlynch State College. Authorities have secured the campus while investigations continue.
New report reveals South Australian communities face existential threat from climate change, with experts demanding immediate political action to prevent irreversible damage.